airenoun
a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE “EL RIO.”
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
Cayusenoun
a small native range horse
From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
court-house
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From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
don't
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From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
ELnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading AT THE “EL RIO.”
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
goin
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From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
gravel-walk
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From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
HaltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
of the present time and place
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Ugh!” said Cayuse, who thought much and said little.
NomadnounUS /ˈnoʊmæd/
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
oleanders
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From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
Piutenoun
a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
redskinnounUS /ˈredskɪn/
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
RIOnounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading AT THE “EL RIO.”
saddle-work
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From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
cut with a saw
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
ter
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From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE “EL RIO.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
ther
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From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Ugh!” said Cayuse, who thought much and said little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Halting among the oleanders that bordered the gravel-walk leading from the court-house steps to the street, the trapper and the redskin saw their men in animated conversation on the corner by the hotel.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
Ugh
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From this reading “Ugh!” said Cayuse, who thought much and said little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “They don’t appear ter like ther way things aire goin’, Cayuse,” said the trapper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
at the time that
From this reading When the trapper and the little Piute left the sheriff’s office they were expecting immediate saddle-work; but in this Nomad, at least, was disappointed.
which person or people
From this reading “Ugh!” said Cayuse, who thought much and said little.
